Secret Buxton: an alternative tour of Higher Buxton
A look at stories and historic sites around Higher Buxton, including St Anne’s Church and the former Eagle Hotel.
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Page 8 of 20: Discover some of the best events and things to do in Buxton, hidden gems, news, reviews, history and the future of the town.
PayByPhone in Buxton and High Peak car parks
Find out how to pay for parking in High Peak council car parks, including PayByPhone, optional message fees and the council’s scam warning.
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Mummified cat discovered in a Buxton building
A naturally mummified cat found in a ceiling cavity became part of Buxton Museum and Art Gallery’s collection.
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Vision Derbyshire business support: a historical report
An archive report on the Vision Derbyshire start-up scheme, with a link to current business support.
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In pictures: Buxton Carnival 2023
See the procession as it passed through Buxton on 8 July 2023, with Explore Buxton’s report and photographs from that year’s carnival.
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The Eagle pub’s 2022 closure and history
Look back at The Eagle pub in Buxton, its history as an inn with stables and the New Year’s Eve party that marked its closure at the end of 2022.
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Where to find the best sweet treats in Buxton
Find places for cakes, ice cream and handmade chocolates around Buxton, with ideas for a sweet treat while exploring the town or a gift to take home.
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Storm Larisa: Buxton snow and travel report from March 2023
An archived report on snow, road closures and transport disruption during Storm Larisa in March 2023.
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10 things you didn’t know about Buxton Opera House
Explore the history of Buxton Opera House, from Frank Matcham’s design and its 1903 opening to festival performances and stories from behind the curtain.
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Friends! The Musical Parody at Buxton Opera House: 2026 review
At Buxton Opera House in February 2026, Friends! The Musical Parody brought the familiar sitcom to the stage.
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Noonology’s festive menu in 2023
Revisit Noonology’s festive bottomless menu at its Buxton High Street bistro in Christmas 2023, and find the link to the restaurant’s current menus.
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High Pique: Celia Harwood’s sixth Buxton Spa Mystery
Explore High Pique, Celia Harwood’s sixth Buxton Spa Mystery, in this 2021 feature on the local history behind the crime novel’s setting.
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Friends of Buxton Station: 2021 rail-awards shortlist and results
The group’s 2021 awards shortlist and subsequent results, plus its Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Storm Arwen: Buxton travel report from November 2021
Storm Arwen affected the UK on 26–27 November 2021. The Met Office recorded 15 cm of lying snow in Buxton at 9am on 27 November.
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Derbyshire oatcakes: history and origins
In this 2017 article for Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Georgia Wild explores the history and contested origins of Derbyshire and Staffordshire oatcakes.
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Ten Buxton places from a 2021 local feature, from Corbar Woods to Lismore Fields. Check current business details before visiting.
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Lawn Tennis Championships started in Buxton …or did they?
A 2018 museum article explores Buxton's lawn tennis tournaments and the claim that the championships began in the town.
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16 former Buxton pubs and bars we remember
A look back at 16 former Buxton pubs and bars, from the Royal Forester to the Gaslight. Some premises were later used under a different name.
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